Iran's judiciary chief reportedly warned to prosecute women who appear in public without the hijab "without mercy" as more and more women continue to defy the country's mandatory dress code, according to Iranian media cited by Reuters.

Women without hijab to be prosecuted ‘without mercy’, warns Iran’s judiciary chief

Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to hold bilateral talks to mend ties between the two Middle Eastern countries. How will the meeting change the regional dynamics? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Saudi-Iran to mend ties after 7 years

China's President Xi Jinping spoke by phone with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, discussing a wide range of subjects including supporting follow-up talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran, state media CCTV reported on Tuesday.

China's Xi speaks with Saudi crown prince, supports Saudi-Iran talks

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud along with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian have decided to hold talks during the ongoing holy month of Ramadan, which is important for Muslims, stated the Saudi state news agency SPA on Monday, under an agreement to restore ties.

Iranian, Saudi foreign ministers to hold talks during Muslim holy month

Approximately 19 persons were killed by American airstrikes on Syrian forces affiliated to Iran a day ago. Iran has denounced the attacks while announcing that it will respond swiftly.

Tehran: Strikes on Iran-linked groups will draw swift response

US President Joe Biden said on Friday (March 24) that the United States will "act forcefully" to protect Americans. His words came after the US military carried out air strikes against Iran-backed forces in Syria in a retaliatory attack.

After retaliatory attack in Syria, Biden warns Iran

Another US base in Syria came under heavy attack from Iran-backed forces, a day after Washington had launched retaliatory airstrikes. On Friday morning, multiple rockets struck the Green Village base, located in the Al-Omar gas field of northeastern Syria.

Another wave of rockets strike US base in Syria in response to retaliatory air attacks

Saudi Arabia and Iran seem to be moving fast in improving their relations after agreeing to restore ties. The foreign ministers of the two nations are reportedly meeting soon to pave the way for re-opening of embassies.

Saudi-Iran ties: a new beginning in West Asia?

A suspected Iranian-made drone killed a US contractor and wounded six other Americans in north-east Syria on Thursday. US forces retaliated with airstrikes on sites in Syria used by groups affiliated with Iran’s revolutionary guard. Now, the US president has warned Iran after tit-for-tat strikes. Biden said the US would respond forcefully to protect its personnel.

Prepared to act 'forcefully': Biden's message for Tehran as U.S & Iran trade strikes in Syria

Iran has stated that Saudi Arabia has invited president Ebrahim Raisi for an official visit, a week after the nations' agreement to resume diplomatic ties. The invitation has reportedly come in the form of a letter from King Salman, but has not yet been confirmed by Saudi Arabia, said a BBC report.

Saudi Arabia extends invite to Iranian president Raisi, week after deciding to resume diplomatic relations

Is the Arab world finally uniting? The President of Syria recently visited UAE. The President of Iran could visit Saudi Arabia soon. Molly Gambhir reports on the shifting sands in West Asia.

Gravitas: Syrian President visits UAE | Iran's President to visit Saudi Arabia

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Sunday (March 19) that Iran has suggested three locations to Saudi Arabia for foreign minister level meeting.

Iran suggests locations for ministerial talks with Saudi Arabia

The Iranian government has proposed to Saudi Arabia three locations for a meeting at foreign minister level, Iran's foreign minister said on Sunday, citing the latest messages with Riyadh since the countries agreed to re-establish ties.

Iran proposes locations to Saudi Arabia for ministerial talks

West Asia is experiencing swift changes in its regional order. While Iran and Saudi Arabia had signed a peace pact with china's mediation, it now seems Syria and the UAE are looking at improving ties. Syrian president Bashar Al Assad met with president Sheikh Mohammed in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Regional powers have decided to strike new deals and repair relations

In Global Round-Up by WION, we bring you news from around the world. In today's edition - Three-way naval exercise held with China, Iran in Arabian sea, Kosovo and Serbia fail to sign agreement after marathon talks, Search for survivors continues as several remain missing in Malawi floods.

Three-way naval exercise held with China, Iran in Arabian sea; Kosovo, Serbia fail to sign agreement

Iraqi prime minister's office said on Sunday (March 19) that Iran's top security official has signed a deal with Iraqi authorities for "protection" of their common border.

Iran, Iraq ink deal for protection of borders, cooperation in areas of security

Russia, China and Iran have announced the completion of their joint naval exercise in the Arabian Sea and the announcement has raised eyebrows. The two-day exercise took place on Thursday and Friday. According to the Russian Defence Ministry, its Navy participated in joint tactical manoeuvres.

Russia, China and Iran conduct naval exercise, raises concerns in West

On The West Asia Post with Ghadi Francis: + Lebanese pound hits record low of 100,000 against dollar +Turkey to hold elections on May 14 + As Ramadan approaches, flare-up in violence grows in West Bank

Iran's top security official visits UAE | The West Asia Post

Iran's ambassador to India Iraj Elahi has announced that the process of Iran's membership in the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation (SCO) will be completed at the upcoming summit in India as the West Asian country attends the summit as a full member.

Iran to become full member of SCO at India summit: Ambassador Iraj Elahi

The Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is expected to attend the upcoming SCO summit. He will be visiting Goa, India to attend the summit as a member state.

Iranian President Raisi to visit India to attend SCO summit in Goa | WION Dispatch

China, Russia, and Iran are staging a new set of joint drills in the gulf of Oman. The U.S. says it is not concerned about the military drills. Will this joint drill lead to a new triangular alliance in Asia? Mohammed Saleh reports.

Gravitas: Decoding the joint drills by China, Russia & Iran

At least 11 people were reportedly killed and more than 3,500 were injured during celebrations for Iran's traditional fire festival, news agencies reported on Wednesday (March 15) citing state media.

Iran: At least 11 killed, thousands injured during fire festival marked by anti-govt protests

The Iranian schoolgirls may have been prone to hysteria and victim of copycat pranks, involving 'stink bombs', in the recent wave of poison-induced sicknesses, affecting thousands, according to the Iranian police.

Psychosis, hysteria and pranks: Iranian police comes out with explanation for schoolgirl poisonings

In pics | Iran releases images of reverse-engineered US drones

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